1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |